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Elgin Genealogical Society
2025-05-15 19:00:00 2025-05-15 20:30:00 America/Chicago Elgin Genealogical Society Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required. Main Library - Grove Room

Thursday, May 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 19:00:00 2025-05-15 20:30:00 America/Chicago Elgin Genealogical Society Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.

For more information, contact Elgin Genealogical Society at www.elginroots.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

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Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, May 14, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
South Elgin Bookmobile Stop - By South Elgin branch
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in the Freshway parking lot
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Nature Rangers: Hop to it! Grades: 1-5 - Rakow Branch-Outside
Wed, May 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Join us for a hike around Rakow's property to learn more about frogs & toads.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller - with Author Liann Zhang
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Please register.
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Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
Family STEAM Night - Architecture
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Drop in for some family STEAM fun with stories, activities and a craft!
Walking Book Club - The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
MS Word Series
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Visible and Invisible Success: - A Cultural Perspective
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to consider what defines individual success. Presenter Robert Lundin will share fascinating human stories of resilience, courage and triumph.
Device Advice
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Computers 101 Series
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Video Lab - Digital Media Lab (Grades 7-12)
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Learn how to set up a camera, lighting & edit video in Final Cut Pro. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Redes y Videos - en español
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Únete a nosotros para un taller sobre cómo usar las redes sociales y video para hacer crecer tu pequeño negocio.¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad! Se proporcionarán refrigerios.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía.
This event is full
Aberrations in American Architecture - What WERE They Thinking?
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Architecture need not conform to traditional designs. Join Architectural Historian Rebecca Hunter, to take a look at the odd, the unusual, the unfortunate and the fantastic! Please Register
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
MS Excel Series
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Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
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